Free college for future teachers

Programs that pay for a teaching degree in Arizona in return for teaching here, in each program’s own words: what it covers, what you owe and how to apply.

The deal most of these programs make

Most programs here pay for school in return for years of teaching. In the programs’ own words:

“For each academic year that the student successfully completes and for which the student receives a scholarship for all tuition and fees, the student must agree to teach for one full school year in a public school in this state.”Read it on the official page
“All graduates have a 12-month grace period to secure a position or begin monetary repayment of your scholarship.”Read it on the official page

Each card quotes what that program says happens if you do not teach the years you owe.
Where a program says its money is limited, the card shows those words in a funding note.

Arizona Teachers Academy, by school (10)

A state scholarship for teaching students at Arizona public universities and some community colleges. Each school runs its own application, and awards depend on state funding.

Arizona Teachers Academy (statewide rules)
Arizona Board of Regents
In the program’s words
What it covers
“If you are interested in being a teacher, the Arizona Teachers Academy offers tuition coverage for students who agree to teach in Arizona schools after graduation.”
How much
“The ninth year of the program brought 2,411 students to the Academy who benefitted from nearly $15.6 million in scholarships, with an average scholarship of $6,500.”Source
Who can apply
“To be considered for the Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship, apply to either an Arizona public university or participating community college.”
What you commit to
“For each academic year that the student successfully completes and for which the student receives a scholarship for all tuition and fees, the student must agree to teach for one full school year in a public school in this state.”Source
If you don’t teach
“All graduates have a 12-month grace period to secure a position or begin monetary repayment of your scholarship.”Source
How to apply
“The Arizona Teachers Academy program varies at each university and participating community college. Apply to the preferred program and agree to the teaching service obligation.”
Deadline
“Note: Schools vary as to when you can apply for the scholarship. Please review requirements with each institution.”Cycle: varies by school (no statewide deadline)
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU
Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation
Depends on funding
“If additional funding becomes available for new students entering eligible programs, we will notify all eligible students accordingly.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The ATA award covers tuition and program fees for students who complete an initial teacher certification program and fulfill a commitment to teach in an Arizona public school after graduation.”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“At ASU, the ATA award is available to Arizona residents who are incoming transfer or graduate students enrolled in eligible teacher certification programs, subject to available funding.”
What you commit to
“In return for receiving the award, recipients commit to teaching in an Arizona public school after graduation for the same number of years they received ATA funding.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“To be considered for an ATA award, you must already be enrolled in an eligible teacher certification program within the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU
Northern Arizona University, College of Education
Depends on funding
“Participation in the Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU is first come, first served for students who complete all eligibility requirements, up to the allowable funding provided by the state.”
Source
In the program’s words
What it covers
“receive an ATA scholarship to cover remaining tuition and mandatory student fees after other aid is applied”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“No. ATA is not a needs-based scholarship and is open to all students enrolled in an eligible program and are US citizens or permanent residents.”Source
What you commit to
“Teach in an Arizona public school after graduation (district, charter, or Bureau of Indian Education school located in Arizona) each year you receive an ATA Scholarship.”Source
If you don’t teach
“The Board staff shall provide to each person in repayment an amortization schedule. There shall be no interest charged and the repayment duration shall be no more than 10 years”Source
How to apply
“Submit the Arizona Teachers Academy Agreement form, which will be available in your LOUIE portal on the to do list, after the two items above are completed.”Source
Deadline
“ATA Scholarships will be awarded until they have been exhausted. Deadlines will be posted each semester.”Cycle: each semester (first-come, first-served)Source
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy at the University of Arizona
University of Arizona, College of Education
Depends on funding
“The scholarship covers both the Fall and Spring semesters, as well as any Summer sessions if funding is available.”
Source
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The ATA Scholarship at the University of Arizona covers tuition, the college fee, and mandatory fees once all other institutional aid has been disbursed.”Source
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“However, applicants who (a) are Arizona residents, and (b) have junior-, senior-, or graduate-level standing at the start of their program, are strongly preferred.”Source
What you commit to
“Upon completing your ATA-participating program, you will have one year to begin your first year of full-time classroom teaching in any birth-Grade 12 public or charter school in Arizona.”Source
If you don’t teach
“Additionally, failure to complete your program will result in the immediate repayment of the award amount you received from the ATA while at the University of Arizona.”Source
How to apply
“Currently, only our participating undergraduate programs require an ATA application”Source
Deadline
“Scholarship applications for Fall 2027 will be made available in February 2027 thru early June 2027.”Cycle: Fall 2027Source
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Central Arizona College Post-Baccalaureate
Central Arizona College
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees after a student has accepted all other non-loan aid such as institutional scholarships, federal Pell grants, and other private scholarships.”
How much
“Candidates enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate program may be eligible for Arizona Teacher Academy (ATA) tuition scholarship funding for four semesters of the program.”
Who can apply
Not published on the page
What you commit to
“To receive the ATA scholarship, you must commit to one year of teaching in an Arizona public school for each academic year you receive the scholarship.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“To be considered for funding, candidates must submit a FAFSA and an ATA Contract for the appropriate academic year.”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Glendale Community College (bachelor's educator prep)
Glendale Community College (Maricopa)
Depends on funding
“Due to limited funding available, scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The scholarship amount varies, and will cover tuition, course, and registration fees after all grants/scholarships have been awarded.”
How much
“scholarship up to the actual cost of tuition and fees associated with the student’s program of study, for a maximum of two academic years (four semesters), after all other financial aid, scholarships, or grants received by the student.”
Who can apply
“Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in program coursework; Be an in-state resident when applying and while receiving funds; Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen;”
What you commit to
“For each academic year of funding, students are required to teach in an Arizona public or charter school for one year.”
If you don’t teach
“Should a student not complete their classes, or leave the bachelors of education program, the scholarship will turn into a loan that the student will have to begin to repay within six months.”
How to apply
“Complete the Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship Application Complete the Arizona Teachers Academy Contract/Promissory Note”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Mesa Community College (Early Childhood Dual Language bachelor's)
Mesa Community College (Maricopa)
Depends on funding
“Due to limited funding available, scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The scholarship amount varies, and will cover tuition and registration fees after all grants/scholarships have been awarded.”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“Enrolled in MCC's Early Childhood Dual Language Bachelor's Degree Educator Preparation Program leading towards AZ Department of Education Teacher Certification (following the student teaching capstone experience)”
What you commit to
“In exchange, ATA scholars must commit to one year of teaching in an eligible Arizona public school for each year they receive the scholarship; no more than two years.”
If you don’t teach
“Failure to successfully complete coursework or complete teaching requirements will result in repayment of scholarship funds.”
How to apply
“It is highly recommended, but not required, that applicants first enroll with Mesa Community College before submitting an application as a student ID can be issued and all records will easily be aligned.”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Paradise Valley Community College (BAEE)
Paradise Valley Community College (Maricopa)
Depends on funding
“Due to limited funding available, funding priority is granted to renewal students who continue to meet scholarship eligibility requirements.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The scholarship amount varies, and will cover tuition, course, and registration fees after all grants/scholarships have been awarded.”
How much
“scholarship up to the actual cost of tuition and fees associated with the student’s program of study, for a maximum of two academic years (four semesters), after all other financial aid, scholarships, or grants received by the student.”
Who can apply
“Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in program coursework; Be an in-state resident when applying and while receiving funds; Must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible Non-Citizen;”
What you commit to
“For each academic year of funding, students are required to teach in an Arizona public or charter school for one year.”
If you don’t teach
“Should a student not complete their classes, or leave the bachelors of education program, the scholarship will turn into a loan that the student will have to begin to repay within six months.”
How to apply
“Complete the Arizona Teachers Academy Scholarship Agreement (Promissory Note) Application 2026-2027 Academic Year”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Rio Salado College (bachelor's and post-bac)
Rio Salado College (Maricopa)
In the program’s words
What it covers
“offers bachelor’s and post baccalaureate teacher candidates scholarships, paid certification fees, vouchers for state testing, and access to Induction Services upon completion of the program.”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“Must be enrolled in a Rio Salado College Educator Preparation Program: Bachelor's Degree or Post Baccalaureate”
What you commit to
“Recipients must teach for one full school year in an ATA-eligible Arizona school placement for each academic year, or portion of an academic year, that they receive ATA scholarship funding.”
If you don’t teach
“Recipients who do not fulfill this commitment will be required to repay a proportional amount of the scholarship funds received.”
How to apply
“Applicants must be enrolled in an approved Rio Salado Education Preparation Program (Bachelors or Post Baccalaureate) before submitting an application”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teachers Academy — Scottsdale Community College STEP (K-8 post-bac)
Scottsdale Community College (Maricopa)
Depends on funding
“Please note that the availability of this scholarship is subject to funding and legislative approval.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The scholarship will pay for tuition costs and course fees.”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“Are admitted to the SCC STEP program Have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Must be an Arizona resident.”
What you commit to
“Since the STEP program crosses two academic years, you will be expected to teach in an Arizona school for at least two years.”
If you don’t teach
“the candidate will be required to reimburse the Arizona Board of Regents for the amount of the awarded ATA scholarship for tuition and fees; i.e., the scholarship turns into a loan.”
How to apply
Not published on the page
Deadline
“Now accepting applications for the May 2027 Cohorts. The application deadline is April 7, 2027.”Cycle: May 2027 STEP cohort (program admission; ATA is separate)
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026

Paid residencies (4)

Train in a real classroom while you earn a stipend or salary and work toward your certificate.

Arizona Teacher Residency (NAU M.Ed. + paid apprenticeship)
Arizona Teacher Residency with Northern Arizona University
Depends on funding
“Please Note: Participation in the Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU is first-come, first-served for students who complete all eligibility requirements, up to the allowable funding provided by the state.”
Source
In the program’s words
What it covers
“your tuition for the degree at NAU is covered.* Plus as a teacher resident, you’ll receive a living stipend, healthcare, and books while you apprentice in schools.”
How much
“In their first year of the program, residents will receive a 10-month living stipend, paid bi-weekly, through AmeriCorps.”Source
Who can apply
“If you have (or will have by June 2027) a bachelor's degree in any concentration and do not already have an Arizona standard professional elementary teaching credential, and are legally authorized to work in the U.S.”Source
What you commit to
“This program requires a four-year commitment in total: The first year as a teacher apprentice and three years as a teacher of record.”Source
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“Get prepared by filling out an interest form and reviewing our application process and FAQs below.”Source
Deadline
“Anyone who applies before December 20, 2026 will be considered for early admission for our upcoming cohort starting our program in June 2027. We will also accept a second cycle of applications due March 7, 2027.”Cycle: June 2027 cohort (early Dec 20, 2026; final Mar 7, 2027)Source
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Arizona Teaching Fellows (UA + Tucson-area districts)
University of Arizona College of Education with partner districts
In the program’s words
What it covers
Not published on the page
How much
“(This typically totals $1,000 per semester in the program). You will also receive a $800 district stipend at the completion of student teaching (timed to disburse the last week of May).”
Who can apply
“Although applicants must be admitted into a teacher certification program to become a Teaching Fellow,”
What you commit to
Not published on the page
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
Not published on the page
Deadline
“Applications for Fall 2027 fellowship will be open from December 1, 2026-March 1, 2027.”Cycle: Fall 2027
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Path2Teach (Mesa Public Schools job-embedded certification)
Mesa Public Schools
Depends on funding
“Contingent on AZ legislature appropriations.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The program is a two year job-embedded program designed and administered by Mesa Public Schools. Participants work toward earning an Arizona teaching certificate while on the job as an MPS teacher.”
How much
“There are no fees for participation in this EPP.”
Who can apply
“Earned a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field”
What you commit to
“If available, tuition may be covered by the Arizona Teachers Academy (FAFSA required). This award has a service agreement of one year of teaching for each year of funding.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“If you are interested in teaching for the upcoming school year, the first step is to secure a teaching position in our district in one of the certification areas:”
Deadline
“March - June Apply for open MPS teaching positions for the 2027-28 school year and secure a teaching position”Cycle: 2027-28 school year
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Teach For America Phoenix (via ASU partnership)
Teach For America Phoenix / ASU Mary Lou Fulton College
In the program’s words
What it covers
“All of these programs qualify for the Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU tuition scholarship for students who commit to teaching in Arizona after graduation.”
How much
“Members receive a full salary, benefits, student loan assistance, and future graduate school and employment opportunities.”
Who can apply
Not published on the page
What you commit to
“Teach For America invites outstanding recent college graduates and professionals from all fields to join a national corps of teachers willing to commit two years to serve in high-need urban and rural public schools.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
Not published on the page
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026

Grow-your-own: for people who already work in schools (3)

For classroom aides, paraprofessionals and other school employees who want to become teachers.

Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program (AZTRAP)
Arizona Department of Education
In the program’s words
What it covers
“Utilizing an "Earn and Learn" model, AZTRAP apprentices will be paid for their work in the classroom while receiving funds to cover the cost of their coursework.”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“Apprentices must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED and hold a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints fingerprint clearance card.”Source
What you commit to
“Pre-Bac Apprentices without any college credit will complete the program in 4 years. Post-Bac Apprentices with college credit or an undergrad can complete their program in 2-4 years.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“To inquire about enrollment/hiring, you must contact a participating LEA.”Source
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Pathways to Teaching (UA 'grow our own' K-8 + ESL, at partner districts)
University of Arizona College of Education
Depends on funding
“ATA pays tuition (as long as we have funds)”
Source
In the program’s words
What it covers
“Full tuition is covered through a combination of forgivable loans and scholarships (fees not included)”
How much
“Receive a monthly stipend of $1,000”
Who can apply
“Pathways to Teaching requires completion of an associate’s degree in elementary education or AGEC-A with 60 transferrable units and UA College of Education elementary education program prerequisites.”
What you commit to
Not published on the page
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
“Application for Pathways to Teaching is available through the coordination of the program coordinator.”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
SETTA — Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (paraprofessionals)
Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services
Not taking new applicants
Why it is closed
“Please note that a new cohort for the Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program for paraprofessionals will not be offered this year.”
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (SETTA) program provides tuition reimbursement to paraprofessionals and educational interpreters that leads to special education teaching certification.”Source
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
Not published on the page
What you commit to
Not published on the page
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026

Federal and state money for teaching students (2)

A federal grant and an Arizona forgivable loan, both tied to teaching. Each card quotes what happens if you do not teach.

Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program (forgivable loan, private colleges)
Arizona Board of Regents
Depends on funding
“This is a first-come, first-served program.”
Source
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program is a need-based forgivable loan designed to financially support and encourage private college students who are Arizona residents to become teachers in an Arizona public school.”Source
How much
“A maximum of four academic years or eight semesters for undergraduate university students.”
Who can apply
“Citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S.”
What you commit to
“Interested students must enter into an agreement to teach in an Arizona public school for every year loan funding is received.”
If you don’t teach
“You’re required to teach at an eligible public school in Arizona or if you decide not to teach, you must repay your loan amount.”Source
How to apply
“Ask about applying at a participating institution financial aid office.”Source
Deadline
“This is a first-come, first-served program. New funding is available each fiscal year; students who may not receive funding for this fiscal year can apply to the program next year.”Cycle: each state fiscal year (July-June)Source
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Federal TEACH Grant
U.S. Department of Education (Federal Student Aid)
In the program’s words
What it covers
Not published on the page
How much
“The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching.”
Who can apply
“meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on one or more portions of a college admissions test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).”
What you commit to
“you agree to serve as a full-time teacher for four elementary or secondary school years at a school or educational service agency that serves low-income students, teach in a high-need field,”
If you don’t teach
“If you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation, all TEACH Grants you received will be converted to Direct Unsubsidized Loans.”
How to apply
“Contact the financial aid office at the school where you will be enrolled to find out whether the school participates in the TEACH Grant Program and to learn about the programs of study at the school that are TEACH-Grant-eligible.”
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026

In high school (2)

Classes and programs that let high school students try teaching.

CTE Education Professions (program 13.1200.00)
Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education
In the program’s words
What it covers
“The Education Professions program is designed to prepare students for employment and/or postsecondary opportunities in the field of education.”Source
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
Not published on the page
What you commit to
Not published on the page
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
Not published on the page
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official pages disagree on this — see the list below
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026
Each One, Teach One (UA + TUSD high-school teaching program)
University of Arizona College of Education with TUSD Mexican American Student Services
In the program’s words
What it covers
“Scholarships available to fully fund students through the year-long program!”
How much
Not published on the page
Who can apply
“The program is open to all TUSD high school students in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.”
What you commit to
“As a student in the program, you will meet once a week to learn how to teach ethnic studies. Once a month, you will teach the same lesson plans you learned to a TUSD elementary school class.”
If you don’t teach
Not published on the page
How to apply
Not published on the page
Deadline
Not published on the page
Official program page Checked Nov 11, 2026

Where official pages disagree

These official pages say different things. Both are quoted below; ask the program which one applies to you.

Arizona Teachers Academy (statewide rules): Teaching owed for a partial year of funding
“For each academic year that the student successfully completes and for which the student receives a scholarship for all tuition and fees, the student must agree to teach for one full school year in a public school in this state.”Read it on the official page
“you must teach full-time in an Arizona qualified school for one year for every academic year (or any portion of an academic year) you receive funding.”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU: Who can get the award: residency and citizenship
“At ASU, the ATA award is available to Arizona residents who are incoming transfer or graduate students enrolled in eligible teacher certification programs, subject to available funding.”Read it on the official page
“No. ATA is not a needs-based scholarship and is open to all students enrolled in an eligible program and are US citizens or permanent residents.”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU: Students with DACA
“At this time, students with a DACA immigration status do not qualify for federal or state financial aid or scholarships.”Read it on the official page
“Following passage of Proposition 308 in November 2022, DACA students are now eligible for Arizona state-based aid as long as they meet all other requirements for that aid.”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teachers Academy at the University of Arizona: Students with DACA
“For the ATA Scholarship, this means that DACA students must also file a FAFSA and qualify for federal student aid.”Read it on the official page
“At this time, students with a DACA immigration status do not qualify for federal or state financial aid or scholarships.”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teachers Academy — Glendale Community College (bachelor's educator prep): When repayment starts
“the scholarship will turn into a loan that the student will have to begin to repay within six months.”Read it on the official page
“All graduates have a 12-month grace period to secure a position or begin monetary repayment of your scholarship.”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teachers Academy — Scottsdale Community College STEP (K-8 post-bac): Repaying all of the award or a share of it
“the candidate will be required to reimburse the Arizona Board of Regents for the amount of the awarded ATA scholarship for tuition and fees; i.e., the scholarship turns into a loan.”Read it on the official page
“the student must reimburse the Arizona board of regents for the proportional amount of the scholarship for tuition and fees that the student received that corresponds to the number of school years the student agreed to teach”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teacher Residency (NAU M.Ed. + paid apprenticeship): Years of teaching owed after the residency
“work as the teacher-of-record at a partnering district for at least two additional years.”Read it on the official page
“In total, residents commit to a school district for four years (one year as an apprentice, and three years as a teacher of record).”Read it on the official page
Teach For America Phoenix (via ASU partnership): Teachers Academy money for Teach For America members
“All of these programs qualify for the Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU tuition scholarship for students who commit to teaching in Arizona after graduation.”Read it on the official page
“At ASU, the ATA award is available to Arizona residents who are incoming transfer or graduate students enrolled in eligible teacher certification programs, subject to available funding.”Read it on the official page
Pathways to Teaching (UA 'grow our own' K-8 + ESL, at partner districts): How tuition is paid and whether funds can run out
“Full tuition is covered through a combination of forgivable loans and scholarships (fees not included)”Read it on the official page
“ATA pays tuition (as long as we have funds)”Read it on the official page
Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program (forgivable loan, private colleges): Whether the loan is based on financial need
“The Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program is a need-based forgivable loan”Read it on the official page
“"Qualified student" means a student who meets all of the following criteria: (a) Is a resident of this state.”Read it on the official page
CTE Education Professions (program 13.1200.00): Whether Educators Rising is still a state-recognized student group
“Education Professions students also develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through their participation in the state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization, Educators Rising.”Read it on the official page
“The six Arizona CTSOs are DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA.”Read it on the official page

Rules, funding and dates change. Every card links to the program’s own page, and the program has the final word.

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Arizona Teachers Academy, by school (10)

Arizona Teachers Academy (statewide rules)

Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU

Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU

Arizona Teachers Academy at the University of Arizona

Arizona Teachers Academy — Central Arizona College Post-Baccalaureate

Arizona Teachers Academy — Glendale Community College (bachelor's educator prep)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Mesa Community College (Early Childhood Dual Language bachelor's)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Paradise Valley Community College (BAEE)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Rio Salado College (bachelor's and post-bac)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Scottsdale Community College STEP (K-8 post-bac)

Paid residencies (4)

Arizona Teacher Residency (NAU M.Ed. + paid apprenticeship)

Arizona Teaching Fellows (UA + Tucson-area districts)

Path2Teach (Mesa Public Schools job-embedded certification)

Teach For America Phoenix (via ASU partnership)

Grow-your-own: for people who already work in schools (3)

Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program (AZTRAP)

Pathways to Teaching (UA 'grow our own' K-8 + ESL, at partner districts)

SETTA — Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (paraprofessionals)

Federal and state money for teaching students (2)

Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program (forgivable loan, private colleges)

Federal TEACH Grant

In high school (2)

CTE Education Professions (program 13.1200.00)

Each One, Teach One (UA + TUSD high-school teaching program)

Where official pages disagree

Also useful

Free college for future teachers

The deal most of these programs make

Arizona Teachers Academy, by school (10)

Arizona Teachers Academy (statewide rules)

Arizona Teachers Academy at ASU

Arizona Teachers Academy at NAU

Arizona Teachers Academy at the University of Arizona

Arizona Teachers Academy — Central Arizona College Post-Baccalaureate

Arizona Teachers Academy — Glendale Community College (bachelor's educator prep)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Mesa Community College (Early Childhood Dual Language bachelor's)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Paradise Valley Community College (BAEE)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Rio Salado College (bachelor's and post-bac)

Arizona Teachers Academy — Scottsdale Community College STEP (K-8 post-bac)

Paid residencies (4)

Arizona Teacher Residency (NAU M.Ed. + paid apprenticeship)

Arizona Teaching Fellows (UA + Tucson-area districts)

Path2Teach (Mesa Public Schools job-embedded certification)

Teach For America Phoenix (via ASU partnership)

Grow-your-own: for people who already work in schools (3)

Arizona Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program (AZTRAP)

Pathways to Teaching (UA 'grow our own' K-8 + ESL, at partner districts)

SETTA — Special Education Teacher Tuition Assistance (paraprofessionals)

Federal and state money for teaching students (2)

Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program (forgivable loan, private colleges)

Federal TEACH Grant

In high school (2)

CTE Education Professions (program 13.1200.00)

Each One, Teach One (UA + TUSD high-school teaching program)

Where official pages disagree

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